UK: Unilever agrees to union talks over pension changes

UK: Unilever agrees to union talks over pension changes

Unilever is set to meet again with union officials to discuss moves to change the company's UK pension scheme, plans that have enraged staff and led to a series of strikes.

EU: MEPs veto nutrition label claims

EU: MEPs veto nutrition label claims

European politicians have rejected plans that would have allowed food makers to use new nutrition claims, including that a product contains 15% less sugar.

UK/GERMANY: Watermelon link to fatal salmonella outbreak

UK/GERMANY: Watermelon link to fatal salmonella outbreak

A fatal salmonella outbreak that has hit the UK and Germany has been linked to the consumption of watermelon, health officials have said.

On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities

On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities

The CEO of Hain Celestial has told analysts that the US food company will look to make more acquisitions this year, in the US and Asia.

Sustainability Watch - Brian Shuttleworth, Heinz

Sustainability Watch - Brian Shuttleworth, Heinz

In the first Sustainability Watch of 2012, Ben Cooper discusses Heinz's sustainability strategy and looks at how Heinz's knack for creating catchy taglines is helping to communicate the sustainability message to consumers.

The launch of the just-food international basket

The launch of the just-food international basket

In association with SymphonyIRI, just-food launches its international basket - a group of 17 items from tuna to milk that will highlight the difference in price between national brands and own label in seven international markets.

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just-food's research round-up

The US and Russian ice cream markets, and bread and baked goods in Europe and the US are the sectors featured in this week's just-food research round-up.


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UK: Unilever agrees to union talks over pension changes

3 February 2012

Unilever is set to meet again with union officials to discuss moves to change the company's UK pension scheme, plans that have enraged staff and led to a series of strikes.

EU: MEPs veto nutrition label claims

3 February 2012

European politicians have rejected plans that would have allowed food makers to use new nutrition claims, including that a product contains 15% less sugar.

UK/GERMANY: Watermelon link to fatal salmonella outbreak

3 February 2012

A fatal salmonella outbreak that has hit the UK and Germany has been linked to the consumption of watermelon, health officials have said.

 

Focus: Why US baker Hostess went stale

The brands Twinkies and Wonder are so iconic they are known the world over, yet despite having these cultural touchstones in its portfolio, US baker Hostess Brands has struggled and, this month, for the second time, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Carrefour CEO Olofsson makes way for Plassat

Carrefour CEO Olofsson makes way for Plassat

Carrefour has announced it is parting company with CEO Lars Olofsson and will replace him with Vivarte's George Plassat. The move follows a turbulent year for the world's second-largest retailer, which has seen falling sales in France hit profits.

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Best bits: New year, still uncertainty at Carrefour

Tesco executives may feel they have a lot on their plate but their "to do" list is not as long as that sitting in front of their counterparts across the English Channel at Carrefour.

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just the answer - Biscuits Leclerc CEO Denis Leclerc

Katie Smith talks to Denis Leclerc, CEO of Canadian biscuits firm Groupe Biscuits Leclerc, about its acquisition of US snack bar brand Go Pure and its future plans, which could include setting up in the UK.

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ISM confectionery and snack exhibition, Cologne

ISM confectionery and snack exhibition, Cologne

just-food has joined over 1,400 suppliers and thousands of visitors at ISM, the confectionery industry exhibition in Cologne, this week. Here, UK confectioners take their place alongside competitors from Europe, the US and beyond to try to build their presence overseas.

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In the spotlight - Question marks over Unilever's food unit return

3 February 2012

Unilever's food division has been under the microscope in recent months, with a series of disposals and growth in many categories slow, lagging behind its more buoyant non-food businesses As Michelle Russell writes, this week, as Unilever reported its 2011 results, the scrutiny returned.

2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus

3 February 2012

In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.

2012 - CSR spotlight moves to water, supply chains

3 February 2012

Forecasting that sustainability will be a prominent subject in 2012 is hardly the boldest of predictions. But given the complexity and breadth of the sustainability arena, predicting what the hotspots will be during the coming 12 months is an altogether different proposition. There are some racing certainties, however.

On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities

2 February 2012

The CEO of Hain Celestial has told analysts that the US food company will look to make more acquisitions this year, in the US and Asia.

On the move: Plassat faces Carrefour trial

31 January 2012

After a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.

just the answer - Biscuits Leclerc CEO Denis Leclerc

31 January 2012

Last month, Canadian biscuit firm Groupe Biscuits Leclerc expanded its presence in the US, with the acquisition of snack bar brand Go Pure. In the latest just the answer interview, Katie Smith discusses the acquisition and the biscuit company's plans for the future with CEO Denis Leclerc, including setting up in the UK.

UK: Analysts - questions remain for Ocado

31 January 2012

Analysts retain concerns about the prospects of UK online retailer Ocado even after it posted a reduction in full-year losses earlier today (31 January).

On the money: Keep Easter caution in context - Zetar CEO Blackburn

26 January 2012

Zetar CEO Ian Blackburn has played down the UK confectioner and snack maker's caution over Easter.

Focus: Why US baker Hostess went stale

25 January 2012

US brands Twinkies and Wonder are so iconic they are known the world over, even in markets where the products are not sold. Yet despite having these cultural touchstones in its portfolio, US baker Hostess Brands has struggled over the last decade, entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection twice, most recently this month. Sam Webb looks at why this baking monolith has started to crumble.

 

2011 - The year in review

2011 has been a fascinating, varied and tumultuous year for the food industry. just-food takes a look at the stories that have shaped the industry.

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